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Music concerts in Europe are beginning to be run without social distancing and masks in the name of science. In a landmark decision, researchers and organisers have come together to analyse the transmission and spread of COVID-19 by running a series of test events without restrictions. So far, the results from Spain have been positive, with only 6 cases from the 5,000 crowd that attended a music gig in Barcelona, leading to hopes from the UK, America and even Australia that the music industry may finally get back to its 2019 experience.

Produced By: Andrew Herlinger

Featured In Story: Associate Professor Paul Griffin, University of Queensland Researcher, and Julia Robinson, General Manager, Australia Festival Association

First aired on The Wire, Monday 3 May 2021